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WE ARE IN PARIS FOR THE SALON DE LA PLONGÉE 2023!

You know what excites us about Paris? And no, it’s not the Eiffel Tower or the macarons like you were probably expecting. We have been in Paris for the Salon de la Plongée (Paris International Dive Show), which started on January 6.

The main themes of the exhibition are sustainable tourism and developing an eco-friendly approach to diving. There is also an emphasis on the fight against global warming and the protection of marine life.

The exhibition is promoting an eco-friendly approach not just for divers but for everyday life as well. Therefore, guests are given the ability and encouraged to:

• Use electronic catalogs and brochures by downloading them to their device to reduce the wastage of paper at the exhibition.
• Recycle their wetsuits and other neoprene clothing. Captain' Néo, a handmade bag and accessories designer company, will spearhead this venture.

There will be a diverse range of professionals and industry experts attending from travel agencies, tour operators, diving centers, diving equipment manufacturers, and diver training and certification organizations.

Environmental activist organizations are also in attendance, including the Manta Trust, which is an awesome charity created to coordinate research and conservation of manta rays and their habits. Some other organizations that are attending include:

• Sea Shepherd – An organization focused on the protection and conservation of marine ecosystems. They also actively work to prevent the poaching of marine animals such as whales and seals.
• Mauritius National Diving Federation.
• UCPA – A sports union that is dedicated to the promotion of outdoor activities. They also help young athletes prepare for their professional careers.
• Sharks Mission France – An organization that aims to both protect sharks as well as provide scientifically accurate and up-to-date information about sharks and their behavior to the masses.

Today, the 9th of January, is the last day of the exhibition and will cover a series of lectures on the fundamental basics of sustainable diving. François Sarano, an acclaimed oceanographer and diver and this year's main sponsor of the exhibition, will be speaking on the subject. He will be accompanied by other speakers as well, which include industry experts such as Isabelle Leckerf, Sylvie de Soyet, Stephen Surina, Mark Langler, Dominique Barre, Herve Colombini, and others.

You can find the full details of the program on their official website. Or just send us an email at club@maldiviancharter.club and we will send you the program in PDF format.

We are also heading to Norway soon for TravelXpo. The event will be running from the 13th to the 15th of January, and our CEO, Veronika Birman, will be giving a presentation on liveaboards on the 14th of January at 10:30 a.m.

If you have any further questions or would like to book a safari, please email us at club@maldivancharter.club